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Police Hunt Moped Rider After Cyclist Is Killed in Hammersmith

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to help identify a rider who left the scene on foot.

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Overview

  • The collision happened on 22 August during the evening rush hour on King Street in Hammersmith, West London.
  • The victim, a woman in her 40s riding a bicycle, was found with critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • London Ambulance Service sent multiple resources, including London’s Air Ambulance, with the first paramedic arriving in under four minutes.
  • The Metropolitan Police say the moped rider left on foot and officers are making enquiries to locate the individual.
  • Road closures were put in place and police urged anyone with information to call 101 quoting CAD 5782/22AUG.